News First 5: Rep. Lamborn Calls For Troops to be Paid

Rep. Doug Lamborn, whose district includes Colorado Springs, has heard from concerned residents who are worried about the possible loss of military pay if the government shuts down.

Lambornsigned a letter to Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, calling for the Senate to pass a spending bill.

In addition, Lamborn sent a letter to concerned constituents outlining direct action for the military. The letter read, in part: "I have co-sponsored a bill to guarantee that our troops get paid during a possible shutdown. H.R. 1297, the Ensuring Pay for Our Military Act, H.R., provides emergency stop-gap funding for full, on time payment of pay and allowances for members of the military.

"This bill will appropriate funds for members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, MarineCorps, Reserve components, National Guard, and Coast Guard."